Civil War Records Blog
Why are there so many names on this Civil War p...
Why are there all these names on this pension card, and how are the men connected? This is a question I get quite often. The short answer is, they’re...
Why are there so many names on this Civil War p...
Why are there all these names on this pension card, and how are the men connected? This is a question I get quite often. The short answer is, they’re...
Records for War of 1812 Soldiers
What records are available for War of 1812 soldiers at the National Archives? There are four main record groups you’ll want to know about: 1. Compiled Military Service Records These...
Records for War of 1812 Soldiers
What records are available for War of 1812 soldiers at the National Archives? There are four main record groups you’ll want to know about: 1. Compiled Military Service Records These...
Three month enlistments
Today, April 12th, is the 160th anniversary of the first shots fired during the Civil War. After South Carolina seceded from the Union, the US Army refused to leave its...
Three month enlistments
Today, April 12th, is the 160th anniversary of the first shots fired during the Civil War. After South Carolina seceded from the Union, the US Army refused to leave its...
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry
Have you seen the movie Glory? The movie focused on the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, one of the first regiments in the Civil War made up of African American soldiers. The...
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry
Have you seen the movie Glory? The movie focused on the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, one of the first regiments in the Civil War made up of African American soldiers. The...
Where do I find a photo of my Civil War soldier?
Do you have a photo of your Civil War ancestor in uniform? If so, consider yourself very lucky. Photos of soldiers weren’t taken very often. When they were, they were...
Where do I find a photo of my Civil War soldier?
Do you have a photo of your Civil War ancestor in uniform? If so, consider yourself very lucky. Photos of soldiers weren’t taken very often. When they were, they were...